Many grandparents experience a surge of joy with the birth or adoption of a grandchild.For years afterward, time together is eagerly coveted, pictures are treasured and displayed, and multiple gifts along with various kinds of support are gladly provided.Richard Olson, a retired minister, professor of theology, and grandparent many times over, presents the unconditional love of a grandparent as indicative of a vocation, a calling from God.He explores the vocation of grandparent in all of its multiple dimensions of being and doing.Informed by a biblical perspective, the book explores the author’s personal journey of grandparenting and includes conversations with a diverse set of other grandparents.Olson examines biblical examples of grandparenting and suggests that the grandparent vocation has possibilities that often go unnoticed.These include care, enjoyment, and response to issues throughout a grandchild’s growth.He also addresses concerns for our grandchildren’s future world, and how grandparents can engage in mutual conversation about faith, morals, and values in a changing world.In addition, Olson discusses increasingly common relationship types such as grandparents serving as primary caregivers, adults becoming step-grandparents through marriage, interreligious family systems, and grandparents handling children with special needs.The book includes questions for personal or group reflection.